Hello...I'm involved with a group associated with the Hampton History Museum in Hampton Virginia that is in the process of restoring the last known streetcar that ran in Hampton and Newport News, Va. This car is car No. 390 which was built to a Baltimore design in 1917. The car ran until 1946 and was used as a home until 1977. The Baltimore Streetcar Museum then got the car and stored it until August of this year (2017) when it was donated to the Hampton History Museum. There is a web site (under an update at present) and a Facebook page for the project. Just do a search for "Streetcar 390".

The intent of the museum and our group is to restore the car as it would have appeared during the 1930's as a one man car. While we plan to restore it cosmetically we would like it to have the appearance of a operating car. We have been lucky so far and have some parts that were missing but are in need of more. We know that some parts may not be able to be found and are prepared to have replica parts made if needed. Since we are not the usual type of museum that has operating cars we don't have much in the way of something to trade and most parts will either have to be donated, bought or replicated. I am posting a list below of what we are looking for and if you have anything or know where we might find something please let me know. I'll update this list from time to time.

Also note....390 is a near duplicate of the Brill semi convertibles that were built for Baltimore in 1917 (13 window) There is one Baltimore semi convertible that still exists and luckly its a sister Baltimore car of the same design. This car is Baltimore No. 5748 at the Seashore Trolley Museum in Maine.

List to follow in my next post. Parts not listed are either being fabricated or the exact type of part is unknown at this time. Some parts we are looking for differ from what 390 and Baltimore semi convertibles had because of the difficulty finding certain parts and having to make compromises and use facsimile parts for cosmetic reasons.

hankmum

Post subject: Re: WANTED: Parts for Semi Convertible Restoration

Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2017 9:17 pm

Joined: Mon Aug 14, 2017 9:25 pmPosts: 15Location: Franklin,Va

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motorcarm19

Post subject: Re: WANTED: Parts for Semi Convertible Restoration

Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2017 9:14 am

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Check with GOMACO IND of Ida Grove Iowa. They have several cars for parts and restoration. Don't know what the have, but it worth a try.

hankmum

Post subject: Re: WANTED: Parts for Semi Convertible Restoration

Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2017 6:43 pm

Joined: Mon Aug 14, 2017 9:25 pmPosts: 15Location: Franklin,Va

Hi...I've contacted Gomaco and they are supposed to get back to me next week.Depending on what we find or what Gomaco can do we may or may not go thatroute. It will also depend on what costs are.

hankmum

Post subject: Re: WANTED: Parts for Semi Convertible Restoration

Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2017 11:50 pm

Joined: Mon Aug 14, 2017 9:25 pmPosts: 15Location: Franklin,Va

Hello...

I've updated the list of parts above.

hankmum

Post subject: Re: WANTED: Parts for Semi Convertible Restoration

Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2017 1:57 pm

Joined: Mon Aug 14, 2017 9:25 pmPosts: 15Location: Franklin,Va

Hello... To give an idea of what interior light fixtures we are looking for i'm hopefully including a couple of pictures. This picture is of a Crouse Hinds fixture thats is very similiar towhat was in the car. http://p0.craigupload.com/d/a749/13700/163862.jpgAnd this picture is the one light fixture base we found in the car.https://norfolk.craigslist.org/com/6291600111.htmlAgain...these light fixtures were identical to types used on 1917-18 semi convertibles , one man single truck 1920's rebuilds (such as 4533 at BSM today) and some articulated trains built from semi convertibles and open cars in Baltimore. I'm assuming these were a common off the shelf item that could be bought back in the day. I'm also assuming that other companies bought these also.

A little update on the leather strap hangers...We are looking for 22 Rico No. 7 type hangers. It can be just the handle or the handle with a broken leather strap. If you need more information or a picture let me know.

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hankmum

Post subject: Re: WANTED: Parts for Semi Convertible Restoration

Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2018 7:59 pm

Joined: Mon Aug 14, 2017 9:25 pmPosts: 15Location: Franklin,Va

Hello....As we are finding parts i'm updating this list. This an update from last years list.

Updated List of parts 9-22-18

1-K type controller...We have the cover and base of a GE K35JJ controller but is missing the top plate. We will also need another GE K35JJ or a Westinghouse K35u2. We don't need the contacts, drum or other interior parts. We might be able to use a K-12 or K-28 if a K35 can't be found.

2- G.E. MS or G.E. MR-5 line breakers or similar.

2- motorman's air brake valves similar to Westinghouse O.V.X. or SY2 types. Update....we can use a SV-2 type also. We might consider using a SA-2.

2- vintage air brake gauges for same.Don't have to work.

1-air tank 16"x 48" can have a small hole since this is for display.

1-air tank 10"x 24" can have a small hole since this is for display.

1- governor for compressor unknown type at this time (does not have to work) Update...Westinghouse "G" type governor.

1- resistance grid. Since this is a static car the grid can be unusable. I don't know the exact type but something similar. Update...the car had two. One was a 24 grid and the other was a 18 grid.

9-Brill interior body lights (interior deck roof ceiling) light fixtures and milk glass shades. Baltimore car 5748 at Seashore and Baltimore car 4533 at BSM have these same fixtures and i have a picture of them if someone needs to see what they look like. A picture of one of 4533's lights is below.

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